Obituaries

Mar 17, 2019

Paul Allen Brown from Stroud, Ontario sadly passed away at home after a 12 year courageous battle with cancer on March 17, 2019 surrounded by family and friend. Predeceased by his loving wife Sandi. Paul is survived by children Shawn Brown (Miranda) and Julie Trevisan (Rob) and proud Papa Paul to grandchildren Myranda, Alex and Teaghan. Paul will be...

Mar 13, 2019

It is with sadness that the family of James Manson Madill (Jim) announce his passing at Matthews House Hospice, Alliston, Ontario on March 13, 2019.

Jim was born at Mrs. McVanel's Nursing home in Shelburne, Ontario, on February 20, 1942 to parents Manson Maurice Madill and Ethel Bernice Madill (Rutledge). He was raised on a family farm...

Mar 9, 2019

MOORE, William James “Bud” – Passed away on Saturday March 9, 2019. Bud Moore, loving husband of 58 years as well as father and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 81 at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ontario after a sudden and unexpected illness. Bud was born on December 18, 1937 in Sudbury, Ontario, spending much of his...

Mar 8, 2019

KANTHAK, Reinhold (Ryan) – Passed away suddenly on Friday, March 8th, 2019 at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Kanthak. Loving companion to Evelyn Hughes. Forever remembered by sons Raymond (Denise), Jeffrey, Keith, Geraldine, mother of Jason and Kyle. Cherished grandfather of Ryan (Jessica), Christy (Allen), Jason (Sheena)...

Feb 27, 2019

Eugene Leo McCarron of Innisfil, ON passed unexpectedly February 27th, 2019 during a short stay at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie.  Born on April 17th, 1939 he was the son of Eva and Leo McCarron.  His passing follows that of his Mother, Father, Brother Raymond (Isabel), Sister Betty and Wife May.  He leaves behind three children;...

Feb 21, 2019

FERGUSON, John (Jack) Duncan (Member of the Sharamazda Shriners, Barrie) – Passed away at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie on Thursday, February 21st, 2019 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis. Sadly missed by his loving partner Doris Murphy. Dear father of Lynn Petley (the late Steve) of Sarnia, Carol Dewar (Gordon) of...

Feb 19, 2019

VISITATION Celebration of Life Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 1-3 p.m. SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. BURIAL / CREMATION Cremation has taken place.

Feb 18, 2019

MacDONALD, Douglas Hugh - Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe on Monday, February 18th, 2019 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Mildred (nee Elliott). Loving father of Dana (Darryl) MacDonald-Berdan and Scott (Krista) MacDonald. Dear grandfather of Deven Bowes, Chloe Bowes, Keefer MacDonald-Berdan, Kaedon Nixon-MacDonald, Joshua Nixon-MacDonald, Ava Nixon-MacDonald, Matias Nixon-MacDonald, Mya MacDonald, Charleigh Sandercock and Kaiden Sandercock....

Feb 16, 2019

Passed away peacefully South Lake Regional Care Centre on Saturday, February 16th, 2019 in his 93rd year. Born September 30th, 1926 in Little Ridge, NFLD. Son of the late Charles and Mary Cooper, also of Little Ridge. Predeceased by wife Betty Cooper (nee Bright), of St. John's NFLD. Father of Charles, Rebecca, Philip, and Jonathan. Father-in-law of Ann, Cos, Sherri...

Feb 16, 2019

SERBINEK, Maks Milan – Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at Georgian Bay General Hospital, Midland, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of 60 years to Marija Serbinek. Cherished father of Marjanca, Bojana, Mary and son-in-laws Doug, Dieter and Ed. Much loved granpa & papa. Survived by brother Al. His legacy will live on in the hearts and...

Feb 12, 2019

Boyd, Dorothy Ann. ( Long time member of St. James United Church and the Innisfil Historical Society). Passed away peacefully at the Coleman Care Centre, Barrie on Tuesday February 12th , 2019 in her 93rd year. Dorothy Ann Boyd (nee Pratt) was the beloved wife of Walter Boyd and the Late Parker Peacock. Dear sister of Ivan Pratt and his...

Feb 11, 2019

Lumsden, Arthur Melrose. Past Master and Life Member of Huronia Lodge # 348 A.F & A.M. Victoria Harbour, Georgian North District. Conductor with C.P. Rail. Past secretary of United Transport Union, Local 416. Signalman with the 48th Highlanders involved in the invasion of Sicily during World War 2. Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie on Monday February 11th, 2019...

Feb 4, 2019

VISITATION Friday 2:00pm-4:00pm SERVICE Celebration of Life Visitation Friday 2:00pm -4:00pm ANNOUNCEMENT No formal service. Open visitation from 2:00-4:00pm

Feb 1, 2019

DEANE, RONALD WILLIAM - Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie, ON on Friday February 1, 2019 at the age of 76.  Ron called Bayshore Estates in Painswick, ON, home since 1972 and he became known in the neighbourhood for raising two sons, being an avid competitive golfer and curler, traveling the world and for keeping both his property...

Jan 31, 2019

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear. VISITATION Wednesday 12:00-1:00p.m. For close family and friends only SERVICE Wednesday February 6, 2019 1:00p.m. For close family and friends only ANNOUNCEMENT The family requests close family and friends attend only BURIAL / CREMATION Innisvale Cemetery...

Jan 31, 2019

KILBY, Gwendolyn Eleanor Margaret - September 23, 1923 - January 31, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Kilby for over 65 years. Mother to Lynne Poole (John) of Innisfil and Patti Kilby-Story (Michael) of Sault Ste. Marie. Grandmother to Chris (deceased), Katie and Matt. Dear sister of Raymond Harden of Toronto and the late Paul Harden, Robert Harden, sister-in-law...

Jan 24, 2019

Passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Thursday, January 24th, 2019. John Edward Ross “Jack” of Sandy Cove Acres was in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Carole Ross. Loving father of Cynthia Ross-Tustin (Stephen Tustin), Michael Ross and Steven Ross. Grandfather of Zachery, Jacob, Rachael, Alexander and Christian. Friends may call at...

Jan 13, 2019

VIVIAN CARROLL HEINRICH   Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13th, 2019 at Royal Victoria Regional Health Care Centre, at the age of 78. She was the beloved wife of 50 years to Archie Heinrich, cherished mother of Lisa (Dale) Stansbury and David (Cynthia) Heinrich, and much loved Grammy of Austin, Ava, Chloe, and Grace and cherished aunt to many. Survived...

Dec 31, 2018

TURZA, Frank – Passed away at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie on Monday, December 31st, 2018 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of June. Dear father of Ed (Laura), Mike (Janice), Lynda Scott (Neil) and Steve. Dear grandfather of Erin, Lisa (Chris), Christopher (Rachel), Jennifer (Adam), Adam, Mitchell, Grant, Jessica, Josh and great-grandfather of Ben, Makaelyn, Noah...

Dec 30, 2018

JOHNSTON, Eleanor Grace – Eleanor Grace Johnston (nee Rivett – Carnac) passed away peacefully with family by her side at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie on Sunday, December 30th 2018. Eleanor Johnston, at the age of 72 was the loving mother of Christina Johnston (Claude) and the late Cheri Lyn Johnston. Dear Grandmother of Ameenah, Tysen and Luke. Cherished aunt to...